Longwood University Admission Requirements
Farmville, VirginiaChances of getting into Longwood University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
89.1%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Longwood University and can I get accepted? The school has a 89% acceptance rate ranking it #39 in Virginia for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 4,601 out of 5,162 applicants were admitted making Longwood University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has very easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 63 percent. Longwood University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
980-1150Applicants Submitting SAT
95%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 500 |
| SAT Math 25th | 480 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 980 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 590 |
| SAT Math 75th | 560 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1150 |
| Average SAT Score | 1070 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Longwood University?
Longwood University typically requires applicants to be in the top 64 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 980 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 890. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1070 out of 1600. The school ranks #26 in Virginia for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 95 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1150 and Above | Good | >93% |
| 1065 to 1150 | Avg + | 89%-93% |
| 980 to 1065 | Avg - | 83%-89% |
| 895 to 980 | Reach | 74%-83% |
| Less than 895 | Low | <74% |
Longwood University ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
18-23Applicants Submitting ACT
17%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | 18 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | 23 |
| Average ACT Score | 20 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Longwood University?
Admission data indicates that Longwood University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 18 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 62 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 23 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #30 in Virginia for highest average ACT composite score. 17 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Longwood University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 23 and Above | Good | >94% |
| 20 to 23 | Avg + | 89%-94% |
| 18 to 20 | Avg - | 84%-89% |
| 16 to 18 | Reach | 78%-84% |
| Less than 16 | Low | <78% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.37Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into Longwood University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Longwood University was 3.37 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #26 in Virginia for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.37 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Longwood University accepts 89% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 18% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 18% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 23% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 23% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 18% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 1% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
73% of Longwood University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 10% |
| Top 25% of class | 33% |
| Top 50% of class | 73% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 27% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 3% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,494 | 1,668 | 5,162 |
| Accepted | 3,141 | 1,460 | 4,601 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 88% | 89% |
| Enrolled | 690 | 317 | 1,007 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 22% | 22% | 22% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Longwood University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Longwood University prefer SAT or ACT?
95% of students submit their SAT scores to Longwood University. 17% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Longwood University?
89% of those who apply are granted admission to Longwood University. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Longwood University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 980 and 1150. 95% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Longwood University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 23. 17% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
